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What to Know as South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Faces Insurrection Verdict
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Yoon Suk Yeol over December 2024 martial law attempt; minimum sentence is life imprisonment, defense expects harsh punishment without remorse.
- Former South Korean President Yoon faced trial for insurrection after briefly imposing martial law in 2024.
- Prosecutors sought the death penalty against Yoon for suspending democracy to satisfy his 'lust for power'.
- Yoon's associates like his former prime minister and spy chief also received lengthy prison sentences for their roles.
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AlKhaleej TodayWhat to know: South Korea’s ex-president Yoon faces verdict on insurrection charge
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol will learn on February 19 whether he is guilty of attempting to impose martial law in December 2024, an act that led to his impeachment.Prosecutors have sought the death penalty, but life imprisonment is considered the most likely outcome; Yoon also faces multiple other trials and existing sentences for related crimes.Several of Yoon’s former officials, including ex-prime minister Han Duck-soo and ex-i…
·Selangor, Malaysia
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